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Add 10/75 and 56/45

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

10/75 + 56/45 is 62/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/225 + 280/225 = 30 + 280/225 = 310/225
5. 310/225 simplified gives 62/45
6. So, 10/75 + 56/45 = 62/45
   In mixed form: 117/45

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